Lucy Nicotine Gum Review

Stopping smoking may be the hardest thing you ever do.

That may sound a little dramatic, but it isn't. It is, backed by scientific fact, a taxing, frustrating and tumultuous time in a human's life.

Different people quit in their own different ways. Some people chose to use nicotine replacement products, such as gum and patches. Their aim? To give you that all familiar nicotine sensation – the rush. 

Lucy Nicotine Gum is a chewing gum product with added nicotine. This review will explore all about the product, and just how effective it actually is. 

Nicotine Replacement Products: What Are They?

Nicotine replacement products come in lots of shapes and sizes and are a part of a system of nicotine replacement therapy. There is gum, there are patches, nicotine lozenges, nasal sprays and even inhalers. 

Some might argue that a vaping pen can count as a nicotine replacement product. However, for the purposes of this guide, we are avoiding vaping all together and focusing on traditional nicotine replacement products. 

What Is Nicotine Gum?

Nicotine gum is a smoking cessation aid. Its purpose is to replicate the nicotine levels in your body that you would otherwise get from cigarettes. 

It is chewing gum, with nicotine, to get along on the path to quitting smoking. It comes with various nicotine MG measurements and various flavors too. 

Lucy Gum Nicotine Replacement Product

Lucy Nicotine Gum Ingredients

2/4/6 MG Nicotine 

Gum Base

Sodium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate

Sodium Bicarbonate

Acacia

Carnauba Wax

Talc

Food-Grade Sweeteners: Maltitol, Sorbitol, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Sacharin

Food-Grade Flavors

Food Grade Colors

Lucy Nicotine Gum Key Features 

Nicotine Content

The main feature that we are going to discuss is the nicotine content of the gum. This product comes with three different nicotine strengths that you can choose from. 

The different strengths represent different MG of nicotine. The range starts at 2MG, goes up to 4MG, and then finally, 6 MG. 

The nicotine content in this gum is actually pharmaceutical grade nicotine. What does this mean, you ask? Well, pharmaceutical grade nicotine is also known as nicotine resinate.

It is a type of nicotine that differs slightly from the nicotine that you find in traditional tobacco products. 

How is it different? 

It is different because it is intended to absorb in a controlled, slower rate into the bloodstream of the body. The purpose of this is to help the user cut down their desire, or craving, for nicotine and therefore ultimately quit smoking. 

Though Lucy Gum company products do not claim to be a stopping smoking aid, the nicotine content of their gum suggests otherwise. 

Gum Flavors

You can purchase this gum in six different flavors. This is quite a decent range for a piece of nicotine gum. Ultimately, you will probably still be able to taste the nicotine content. Especially with the stronger, 6 MG gum.

But, some stronger flavors should come through as well. And, they do. The strongest flavor on the list is probably cinnamon. If you've ever eaten any food containing cinnamon, you will understand what we're saying.

Though the spearmint and peppermint are contenders for strength as well. 

The List

 —Pomegranate 

—Cinnamon

—Wintergreen

—Spearmint

—Citrus Berry

—Red Mango

Quick Features

Sugar-Free

Sugar-free anything is a healthier choice. 

With gum, it has certain benefits that just can't be ignored. 

1. It's better for your teeth. Sugar-free gum (and food in general), equals fewer cavities. Less dental costs. Healthier teeth and gums. 

2. Fresher breath. A healthier mouth means fewer bacteria, which means less bad breath manifesting. 

Gluten-Free

Going gluten-free has been a popular diet choice for the past decade or so.

The benefits of gluten-free gum are small, but they still count towards making a product better. 

1. It's good for your gut. Gluten-free products can ease digestive issues and make for a healthier gut. 

2. Less gluten leads to more energy. There is evidence to suggest gluten-free products counteract lethargy. 

Soy-Free

A soy free product can do plenty of things for you. A soy free gum can do the following:

1. Help your anxiety. Products that have high soy content contribute to panic symptoms. 

2.Also, like gluten-free products, are perfect for your gut. 

Aspartame-Free

Aspartame is a sugar based sweetener, for adding taste to products. 

The lack thereof in this particular gum just adds to the natural qualities. 

What's Good About Lucy Nicotine Gum

Inclusive

When we say inclusive, we are referring to all dietary restrictions. This gum is made with everyone in mind and caters to a lot of allergies and intolerances.

Sugar, gluten, soy and aspartame free. It does not state it specifically, but we assume it is nut and dairy free as well. Though, of course, we always recommend that you check.

Flavor Choice

Monthly Subscription Option

If you are using this to replace cigarettes or other similar tobacco and nicotine based products, chances are you're probably trying to quit the aforementioned tobacco and nicotine based products. 

If that is the case, and you've been there before, you will know it is a lengthy process. Now, no one is suggesting that you will be chewing this gum forever. 

However, it is a fact that you may be using it for the foreseeable months ahead. With that in mind, you are able to sign up for a monthly subscription service of the gum. This is handy for two reasons. 

One, you don't have to think about signing up and re-ordering the product. This is all done in the first purchase, and the only reason that you would have to amend the order at all is if you wanted to cancel or amend a delivery. 

Two, you shouldn't run out. You can alter the monthly subscription to be completely bespoke. It will come with as many packets of gum as instructed, and it will be all of your favorite or selected flavors in whichever strength you have selected of nicotine MG content. 

What's Not Good About Lucy Nicotine Gum 

Not FDA Approved

FDA approval means the product has been reviewed by an authoritative body, the CDER. 

In order to be approved after review, the product must display a few things. Firstly, the advantages of using the product outrank by a high percentage any potential whatsoever of any risk.

Secondly, that is safe for consumption and no corners have been cut in the process of making and distribution of the said product. 

Now, for Lucy Gum to not be FDA approved could mean two things. Either, they didn't get approval after applying to the governing body. Or, they haven't gone for approval yet and instead opted to go straight to market with the product.

Whatever the case, the lack of FDA approval makes this a less desirable purchase.

Many customers would be put off by this initially and go elsewhere. It also states clearly on the company website that it is not intended as an aid to quit smoking completely.

This is owing to the fact that, again, it is not FDA approved. If it were, it could rescind this claim and reboot with slightly altered branding. 

Verdict On Lucy Nicotine Gum

A versatile nicotine gum overall. There are plenty of flavors and plenty of ways to buy it. Though it could be improved in a few areas, mainly taking a stand on what it is and gaining FDA approval. 

We liked it, and it ticks a lot of boxes in terms of what it can do for relieving the pain of quitting smoking. 

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products: A Guide

Nicotine Patches

Nicotine patches are applied directly to the skin. They are one of the most popular quitting smoking aids on the market. 

Completely FDA approved means that they are tried and tested and safe to use alongside being actually effective in the quitting effort. 

They aren't designed to completely replicate the sensation of having a cigarette. What they do, do, is slowly release nicotine into your body. Nicotine is the addictive substance in cigarettes, it's what you crave. 

By releasing it into your system, in different doses that you can choose, they trick your brain into thinking you've had your fix. 

Nicotine Lozenges

Lozenges are like sweets that you suck on over a period of time. They are not as effective as patches, but when used alongside them, they can really curb those cravings in a very effective manner. 

One of the downsides is that they don't taste that great. Of course, that's down to personal taste. They are made with different quantities of nicotine. This is normally 2 MG and 4 MG, the higher the number the higher the nicotine content. 

You can have a lozenge every two hours if you need to. 

Nicotine Nasal Spray

A nasal spray is a spray that is applied directly into the nose. Nicotine nasal sprays contain an amount of nicotine that enters the body through the nasal cavities. 

So, instead of sparking up, you spray up. This gives you the edge of your withdrawal symptoms. Again, nasal sprays are more effective when used in conjunction with Nicotine patches. 

Nicotine Inhalers

An inhaler is a way to get a substance directly into the body. A nicotine inhaler is another nicotine replacement aid. 

Medicinal inhalers directly channel the medicine in the cartridge into your lungs. This is not the case with a nicotine inhaler. The nicotine just goes into the mouth and into the throat. 

It is healthier and comes without the tablet of toxins that a cigarette would. Other uses include giving your hands something to do when they are twitching to hold that addictive little stick.  

Conclusion 

Lucy Nicotine gum, though it wouldn't claim so, seems to be an effective cessation aid with regard to quitting smoking. 

Nicotine gum, in general, is regarded as one of the most effective ways to steer your brain away from cigarette cravings. This is even more so the case when the gum is combined with other products, such as nicotine patches or lozenges.